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Appendix 2 – Terms of Reference
The Manitoba Climate Change Task Force has been created to assist in the development
of Manitoba’s strategy on climate change. It has been asked to produce a report to the
government of Manitoba that will address and advise on the environmental challenges
and economic opportunities associated with climate change.
Its purpose is to:
• Raise public awareness and develop consensus about what Manitoba actions can be taken
on climate change;
• Examine options in dealing with its consequences for our future environment, natural
resources and economic development;
• Consider the province’s prospects for developing technology to mitigate and adapt to
climate change;
• Define a made-in-Manitoba approach; and,
• Produce recommendations for government action.
The task force will consider how Manitoba might more effectively lever funding from
federal government and other sources for activities related to climate change, particularly
supporting research, planning and projects. It will assess the economic development and
employment opportunities associated with climate change, particularly in hydro, alternative
fuels and transportation.
The work of the task force is intended to build on the issues raised in the January 2001
forum sponsored by the Clean Environment Commission and the International Institute
for Sustainable Development.
The report’s findings and recommendations will be considered by the government of
Manitoba during the development of the climate change action plan later in the year.
The task force will invite public participation to obtain Manitobans’ ideas on climate
change and appropriate strategies. It will hold at least three consultation meetings,
including Winnipeg, rural Manitoba and northern Manitoba. It will seek written and
e-mail submissions from the public and it will make special efforts to reach out to youth.
Task force members will be supported by the resources of the Clean Environment
Commission and by the involvement of provincial staff from several departments,
agencies and crown corporations.
The report will be completed and submitted to the government of Manitoba in September.
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